Queen Latifah's "Flavor Unit Entertainment" Strikes Multi-Year Deal With Netflix

(AllHipHop News) Queen Latifah’s production company, Flavor Unit Entertainment, has struck a multi-year deal with video-streaming service Netflix. Queen Latifah, whose real name is Dana Owens, announced the deal earlier today with her production partner Shakim Compere in a press release. “Shakim and I are thrilled to do business with Netflix,” she said in a statement. “Netflix […]

Wyclef Jean Announces "April Showers" Mixtape with T.I., 2 Chainz And Trae The Truth

(AllHipHop News) Grammy Award-winning rapper, singer and producer Wyclef Jean has announced a new mixtape slated to drop this Spring titled April Showers. April Showers will be the first full-length release from Wyclef since his 2009 conceptual album, From the Hut, To The Projects, To The Mansion. In 2011 Wyclef released the political Hip-Hop EP, If I […]

Ball So Hard: Dr. Dre and Lebron James on Beats Partnership, Playlists and Workouts

(AllHipHop News) ESPN the Magazine brought together the best basketball player in the world and arguably the greatest producer in Hip Hop’s history for its “The Music Issue” edition. The issue, which hits stands Feburary 18th reveals that Lebron James was actually the first person to test out the Beats by Dre headphones prior to the […]

Casey Veggies First Hip-Hop Artist On Sylvia Rhone's New label

(AllHipHop News) Former Odd Future member Casey Veggies will be the flagship rap artist on music executive Sylvia Rhone’s new Vested in Culture (VIC) music label. Veggies will join Latin pop star Kat Dahlia, R&B singer-songwriter Deon Young, and fellow Los Angeles emcee Cashius Green on VIC. This is Veggies second big business deal over the last […]

Crooked I Explains 'Apex Predator' EP Title, Debuts Title Track

(AllHipHop News) Rap veteran Crooked I is preparing to release his latest solo project next month, and a few nights ago he premiered the first song off his upcoming EP at Seattle’s Nectar Lounge. The Sermon’s Domain captured footage of the Slaughterhouse member performing the EP’s title track, “Apex Predator,” after Crooked I explained to the audience […]

2 Chainz Celebrates Grammy Nods with VIP Event

(AllHipHop News) T.R.U. Records in conjunction with Street Execs presents the “2 Chainz Gold Tie Grammy Nomination Celebration”. The invitation-only, gold tie, formal affair will celebrate 2 Chainz’s triple Grammy Nomination and his fellow Atlanta nominees that continue to create national presence. 2 Chainz’s label, T.R.U. (The Real University), along with ASCAP will host the […]

The Hit Squad Returns; PMD Announces Solo Project

(AllHipHop News) On the eve of TV One’s “Unsung” premiere featuring rap duo EPMD, one half of the pioneering Brentwood, New York group, Parish “PMD” Smith has announced a Hit Squad reunion and solo album. At its height, The Hit Squad consisted of EPMD, DJ Scratch, Redman, Das EFX, K-Solo, Keith Murray, Knucklehedz,  Hurricane G and others. The […]

Malcolm X's Grandson Arrested by FBI

(AllHipHop News) Malcolm X’s grandson and Muslim civil activist, Malcolm Lateef Shabazz has reportedly been arrested by FBI agents, according to reports from PressTV. Prior to the arrest, the grandson to the civil rights icon was en route to Tehran, Iran for the third annual Hollywoodism International Conference held on Sunday (February 3rd).  The FBI […]

Trinidad James Goes International for 'Girls Welcomed'

(ALLHIPHOP NEWS) Trinidad James, one of last year’s breakout stars, had a homecoming this weekend. The “All Gold Everything” rapper is currently in his birthplace of Port of Spain, Trinidad shooting the video for his song “Females Welcomed.”  The new visuals will feature the 2013 Trinidad and Tobago Miss World Athaliah Samuel and reggae singer Shaggy. James […]

Joey Bada$$ Rejoins Twitter

(AllHipHop News) After deleting his Twitter account on Friday, Brooklyn emcee Joey Bada$$ decided to rejoin the social media site yesterday. There were questions whether the Pro Era member left Twitter because of harassment from Lil B fans after the two rappers exchanged disses on Twitter and on records last week. [ALSO READ:  Lil B […]

Beyonce Announces World Tour

(AllHipHop News) Beyonce has announced the “The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour,” a national excursion that spans from Europe to North America. The announcement comes after leaks formed last week. AllHipHop’s rumor guy illseed revealed some of the official information. RELATED: Hip-Hop Rumors: The Name Of Beyonce’s Upcoming Tour Is…(You’ll Love This One) The singer song […]